If you’re among the many who receive a tax refund, here are simple ways to spend it that can help your overall financial picture. Here’s a highlight of the six smart ways to spend your tax refund: Pay off your credit cards. This is an easy opportunity to cut down credit card debt and spare… Read More

If you found yourself avoiding your books in 2023, your books fell behind, and you were unclear about your profit margins, cash flow, and expenses, it’s time to outsource your bookkeeping! Don’t ignore your business finances. Start right now. What can you gain by outsourcing your bookkeeping? You save staffing and payroll costs. Adding a… Read More

A cash flow shortage is the number one reason why small businesses fail, but even midsized and large companies need smart cash flow management to survive and thrive. Insufficient cash forces companies to make difficult decisions about who is going to get paid and when. Unfortunately, this can lead to vendors and suppliers being paid… Read More

As a business owner, financial responsibilities can be complex, especially when it comes to tax obligations. One crucial aspect that often surfaces is dealing with 1099s. In this quick guide, we’ll discuss the common scenarios in which a 1099-NEC might be issued: Independent Contractors: Businesses must issue a 1099-NEC to independent contractors, freelancers, or other… Read More

Launching a new business venture in 2024? Congratulations on taking the plunge into entrepreneurship! To ensure a smooth takeoff, here’s a comprehensive checklist that will guide you through the crucial steps of launching your dream business. Craft a Solid Business Plan: A roadmap is essential. Outline your business idea, target market, competition analysis, and financial… Read More

Elevate your business with SMART GOALS. In the ever-evolving environment of business, setting strategic goals is a key driver for success. As a business owner, it’s essential to navigate the path to growth with precision. One effective method for goal-setting is the SMART criteria: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Here’s how you can harness… Read More

Every year, most of my clients ask how they can lower their taxes. They always ask if buying a house, or buying something for work is something that they should do. Buying a house can help to lower your taxes, however, it also lowers your bank balance! Here are some examples, to put it in… Read More

Anything that you have to buy for work, that is ordinary & necessary is an employee business expense. The tax code says “An expense is ordinary if it is common and accepted in your trade, business, or profession. An expense is necessary if it is appropriate and helpful to your business. An expense does not… Read More